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been honoured who have contributed little or nothing , whose very names are almost unknown out of the select Lodge of which they are members , or recognised only by the small coterie who manage the patronage department . As to Lord Groderich ' s nomination , he is so well renowned as an administrative reformer elsewhere , that though
Masonry has had but little of his acquaintance , we augur much from his activity , and can only promise him ample occupation for his favourite vocation , in cleansing the Augean stables of Grand Lodge . A speaker on a recent occasion , alluding to Masonic allegiance , expressed himself to the following effect : — " Fatal would it be
to the happiness , interests , and prosperity of the order should the clouds of disaffection arise—such may one day be the case— -but he trusted he should not live to see that day . " "We tell him and others whom it may concern , that the horizon is already dark with clouds , the effect of which is to induce earnest Brethren who have the good
of our noble institution as sincerely at heart as any of those who join in condemning their motives , to unite in order to avert the impending storm , and to concert measures for placing the government of the Order on an efficient basis . We are happy to say that an organized body of Masonic Reformers has already received the adherence of many well-known Brethren of the Order , and that their numbers are rapidly increasing . Certain plans have been propounded and measures discussed , which , hereafter carried out and elaborated , must
revive the bright days of Masonic glory . In a future number we hope to be able to place before our readers further details of the progress of this noble movement . Meanwhile we invite the co-operation of our friends , and shall be happy to receive any suggestions or communications bearing on the subjects alluded to . In conclusion we would assure all , that the Masonic Beformers desire to rivet , not to sever , fraternal unity ; that their views are dispassionate , while their energy is determined ; and that they will be guided by the principles so well laid down by a statesman of rising eminence in recently addressing his constituents— " Beform , to be efficient , must partake of the nature of Conservatism ; while Conservatism , to be practical , must partake of the nature of Reform . "
Biographical Sketches Of Celbreatbd Freemasons.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OP CELBBEATBD EEEEMASONS .
INIGO JONES .
It is not a little surprising that the life of this great architect , of ¦ whose name Masonry may well be proud , did not , at a much earlier date , form the subject of a more complete and connected biography than any of those presented to the world ; and the want of such a memoir was long complained of by the countless admirers of his genius ,
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been honoured who have contributed little or nothing , whose very names are almost unknown out of the select Lodge of which they are members , or recognised only by the small coterie who manage the patronage department . As to Lord Groderich ' s nomination , he is so well renowned as an administrative reformer elsewhere , that though
Masonry has had but little of his acquaintance , we augur much from his activity , and can only promise him ample occupation for his favourite vocation , in cleansing the Augean stables of Grand Lodge . A speaker on a recent occasion , alluding to Masonic allegiance , expressed himself to the following effect : — " Fatal would it be
to the happiness , interests , and prosperity of the order should the clouds of disaffection arise—such may one day be the case— -but he trusted he should not live to see that day . " "We tell him and others whom it may concern , that the horizon is already dark with clouds , the effect of which is to induce earnest Brethren who have the good
of our noble institution as sincerely at heart as any of those who join in condemning their motives , to unite in order to avert the impending storm , and to concert measures for placing the government of the Order on an efficient basis . We are happy to say that an organized body of Masonic Reformers has already received the adherence of many well-known Brethren of the Order , and that their numbers are rapidly increasing . Certain plans have been propounded and measures discussed , which , hereafter carried out and elaborated , must
revive the bright days of Masonic glory . In a future number we hope to be able to place before our readers further details of the progress of this noble movement . Meanwhile we invite the co-operation of our friends , and shall be happy to receive any suggestions or communications bearing on the subjects alluded to . In conclusion we would assure all , that the Masonic Beformers desire to rivet , not to sever , fraternal unity ; that their views are dispassionate , while their energy is determined ; and that they will be guided by the principles so well laid down by a statesman of rising eminence in recently addressing his constituents— " Beform , to be efficient , must partake of the nature of Conservatism ; while Conservatism , to be practical , must partake of the nature of Reform . "
Biographical Sketches Of Celbreatbd Freemasons.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OP CELBBEATBD EEEEMASONS .
INIGO JONES .
It is not a little surprising that the life of this great architect , of ¦ whose name Masonry may well be proud , did not , at a much earlier date , form the subject of a more complete and connected biography than any of those presented to the world ; and the want of such a memoir was long complained of by the countless admirers of his genius ,